It has been a tough start to the season for big spending West Ham under the new management of Manuel Pellegrini, with shaky defensive performances characterising a disappointing opening to their campaign, and no player has come in for more individual criticism than Angelo Ogbonna.
The Italian defender has been at the heart of the Hammers’ defensive struggles in the early stages of the season and has come under individual pressure and poor assessment for his performances, particularly for his role in his side’s 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth on matchday two of the Premier League.